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A Little History of Music

By Robert Philip
Series: Little Histories
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A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal's bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music.... Read More
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A Little History of Music

A lively, engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present

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A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present

Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal's bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music.

Covering a remarkable range, including Indian raga, Javanese gamelan, medieval chant, jazz and K-pop, this Little History celebrates the wonder of music, and why it is treasured across the world. Within its pages, readers will find familiar composers and musicians, and will be introduced to a host of exciting new discoveries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300279085

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 40 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture Featured Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Robert Philip Series: Little Histories

About the Author

Robert Philip was formerly a senior lecturer in music at the Open University and is a well-known presenter on BBC Radio. He is the author of The Classical Music Lover’s Companion to Orchestral Music and the award-winning Performing Music in the Age of Recording.

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